Description
This Crockpot Mixed Berry Jam is a delicious homemade preserve made from a blend of frozen berries, cranberries, and warm spices. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, it results in a smooth or chunky jam that’s perfect for spreading on toast, adding to desserts, or gifting in mason jars.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 3 Pounds Frozen Mixed Berry Blend
- 1 Pound Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
Sweeteners & Spices
- 2 ½ Cups Brown Sugar
- 3 Teaspoons Ground Allspice
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
Instructions
- Add Berries: Add all of the frozen mixed berries and cranberries to the slow cooker, ensuring an even distribution for cooking.
- Add Sugar and Spices: Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger evenly over the berries in the crockpot.
- Cook Berries: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours, stirring about halfway through to combine the flavors and prevent sticking.
- Blend Jam: After cooking, use an immersion blender to blend the jam until smooth for a creamy texture or leave it slightly chunky according to your preference.
- Jar the Jam: Carefully pour the hot jam into clean mason jars and place the lids on top without sealing tightly.
- Cool and Store: Let the jars sit at room temperature for about 2 hours or until cooled, then tighten the lids securely and transfer the jars to the refrigerator for storage.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet jam.
- For a thicker jam, cook longer or mash some berries by hand before blending.
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability; frozen works well and is convenient.
- The jam keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Ensure jars and lids are sanitized before filling to maintain freshness and safety.
